]]>http://wjon.com/sartell-alt-rock-band-to-release-first-album-inside-my-body/feed/0Photo: Guytano MagnoThe Weekender: KringleFest, George Maurer Holiday Trio, A Christmas Story and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-kringlefest-george-maurer-holiday-trio-a-christmas-story-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-kringlefest-george-maurer-holiday-trio-a-christmas-story-and-more/#commentsThu, 01 Dec 2016 10:00:26 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=374940Continue reading…]]>The holiday's are upon us and there are plenty of yultide events around Central Minnesota in this weekend. You can meet Santa at KringleFest, enjoy the annual tree lighting celebration in St. Joseph, listen to some holiday music at the Mosaic of Joy and the George Maurer Holiday Trio and enjoy a Christmas classic come to life on the stage with GREAT Theatre. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-kringlefest-george-maurer-holiday-trio-a-christmas-story-and-more/feed/0(Photo: Great River Arts)Husky Sports Band To Perform Annual Concerthttp://wjon.com/husky-sports-band-to-perform-annual-concert/
http://wjon.com/husky-sports-band-to-perform-annual-concert/#commentsMon, 28 Nov 2016 10:00:41 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=374757Continue reading…]]>The music that rang out throughout Husky Stadium will now ring out in Ritsche Auditorium.

]]>http://wjon.com/husky-sports-band-to-perform-annual-concert/feed/0Photo courtesy of St. Cloud State UniversityThe Weekender: Wishbone 5K, Laughing All The Way, A Christmas Story and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-wishbone-5k-laughing-all-the-way-a-christmas-story-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-wishbone-5k-laughing-all-the-way-a-christmas-story-and-more/#commentsWed, 23 Nov 2016 09:00:33 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=374646Continue reading…]]>The holiday events are in full week around Central Minnesota in this weeks Thanksgiving version of the Weekender. You can exercise at the Wishbone 5K, check out GREAT Theatre's A Christmas Story, share some laughs at Pioneer Place with Laughing All The Way, check out the holiday classic a Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater and enjoy dinner and a show with Keri Noble and the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-wishbone-5k-laughing-all-the-way-a-christmas-story-and-more/feed/0Laughing All The Way
(Photo: Pioneer Place Theatre) The Weekender: Great Northern Theatre's Drinking Habits, From the Grave Series, and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-great-northern-theatres-drinking-habits-from-the-grave-series-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-great-northern-theatres-drinking-habits-from-the-grave-series-and-more/#commentsThu, 10 Nov 2016 11:00:18 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=373310Continue reading…]]>There is no shortage of things to do around Central Minnesota this weekend that you and your family won't enjoy. You can head over to The College of St. Benedict to see the performance of The Bacchae, enjoy dinner an a show at the Great Blue Heron, the Fall Performace of Folk In Distant Lands at SCSU, rock out with country group 2 Mile Final at Rollie's and listen to a tribute to music legends who have left us with Pioneer Place's From the Grave series. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-great-northern-theatres-drinking-habits-from-the-grave-series-and-more/feed/0Getty ImagesSCSU Students to Showcase Talents at Fall Chamber Recitalhttp://wjon.com/scsu-students-to-showcase-talents-at-fall-chamber-recital/
http://wjon.com/scsu-students-to-showcase-talents-at-fall-chamber-recital/#commentsSat, 05 Nov 2016 10:00:11 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=372911Continue reading…]]>You can check out a concert featuring some of St. Cloud State University's most talented students.

]]>http://wjon.com/scsu-students-to-showcase-talents-at-fall-chamber-recital/feed/0Steven WrightThe Weekender: Pamela McNeill, Bret Michaels, St. Cloud Film Festival and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-pamela-mcneill-bret-michaels-st-cloud-music-festival-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-pamela-mcneill-bret-michaels-st-cloud-music-festival-and-more/#commentsThu, 03 Nov 2016 09:00:11 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=372734Continue reading…]]>You will not be bored around Central Minnesota this weekend with all the fun things to check out. Enjoy a special evening at the Paramount Theatre listening to originals by Pamela McNeill, start your holiday shopping at the St. Benedict's Senior Community craft sale, rock out with Bret Michaels at Grand Casino, check out the St. Cloud Music Festival and enjoy the talents of a Somali hip-hop group at St. Cloud State University. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-pamela-mcneill-bret-michaels-st-cloud-music-festival-and-more/feed/0Rumours & Dreams: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
(Photo Courtesy: Pamela McNeill) The Weekender: Night of the Round Table, Freaky 5K, Halloween Carnival and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-night-of-the-round-table-freaky-5k-halloween-carnival-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-night-of-the-round-table-freaky-5k-halloween-carnival-and-more/#commentsFri, 28 Oct 2016 08:00:56 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=372106Continue reading…]]>There is no shortage of fun things to do around Central Minnesota this weekend. You can enjoy the Freaky 5K in Sartell, the All Saints Academy Halloween Carnival, A Choral Community at SCSU, the musical Halloween Spooktacular at SCSU and the Night of the Round Table musical event at Pioneer Place. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-night-of-the-round-table-freaky-5k-halloween-carnival-and-more/feed/0(Photo: Freaky 5K Facebook page)The Weekender: George Maurer, Harvest of Horrors, Craft Beer Festival and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-george-maurer-harvest-of-horrors-craft-beer-festival-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-george-maurer-harvest-of-horrors-craft-beer-festival-and-more/#commentsThu, 13 Oct 2016 08:00:04 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=370914Continue reading…]]>ST. CLOUD — Enjoy the beautiful fall weather while you can with some amazing event that are fun for the whole family this weekend around Central Minnesota. Get to know George Maurer with his Stripped Down concert series, toast at the Central Minnesota Craft Beer Festival, get scared at the Harvest of Horror, have some family fun at Abounding Joy Lutheran Church, and take a walk through the country side at Collegeville Orchards. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-george-maurer-harvest-of-horrors-craft-beer-festival-and-more/feed/0Creatures lurk around every corner at the Harvest of Horror. (Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON News)The Weekender: Kenny Baron, Flo Rida, Seussical and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-kenny-baron-flo-rida-seussical-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-kenny-baron-flo-rida-seussical-and-more/#commentsFri, 07 Oct 2016 08:00:49 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=370364Continue reading…]]>There is all kinds of fun happening this weekend around Central Minnesota. You can enjoy a musical tribute to Carole King at Pioneer Place, legendary pianist Kenny Baron perform at St. Benedict's, Flo Rida rocking at Mystic Lake, Seussical performed by the St. John's Boys Choir and Halloween fun at A and G Produce. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-kenny-baron-flo-rida-seussical-and-more/feed/0People take aim to fight of the zombie attack at A and G Produce. (Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON News)Legendary Band Kansas To Perform Two Day Show at Paramount Theatrehttp://wjon.com/legendary-band-kansas-to-perform-two-day-show-at-paramount-theatre/
http://wjon.com/legendary-band-kansas-to-perform-two-day-show-at-paramount-theatre/#commentsSun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:06 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=365974Continue reading…]]>Legendary progressive rock band Kansas will be performing a two day show at the Paramount Theatre tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday.

]]>http://wjon.com/legendary-band-kansas-to-perform-two-day-show-at-paramount-theatre/feed/0Photo: Getty ImagesHalfway Jam Brings Bigger Lineup, More Excitement to Central Minnesota [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/halfway-jam-brings-bigger-lineup-more-excitement-to-central-minnesota-video/
http://wjon.com/halfway-jam-brings-bigger-lineup-more-excitement-to-central-minnesota-video/#commentsThu, 28 Jul 2016 18:04:49 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=364061Continue reading…]]>It's that time of year again where rock music fans make their way to Royalton for Halfway Jam.

]]>http://wjon.com/halfway-jam-brings-bigger-lineup-more-excitement-to-central-minnesota-video/feed/0(Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON)The Weekender: Air Supply, Bike Run, Lyle Lovett and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-air-supply-bike-run-lyle-lovett-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-air-supply-bike-run-lyle-lovett-and-more/#commentsThu, 21 Jul 2016 08:00:08 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=363053Continue reading…]]>There's plenty of variety to see and do this weekend in Central Minnesota with a motorcycle ride in Little Falls, Music in the Gardens, Air Supply performing at Grand Casino, Greg Jorgensen rocking the Veranda at Pioneer Place, and Lyle Lovett at the State Theatre. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-air-supply-bike-run-lyle-lovett-and-more/feed/0Alex Wong - Getty ImagesThe Weekender: Alabama, Hunter Hayes, The Lion King and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-alabama-hunter-hayes-the-lion-king-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-alabama-hunter-hayes-the-lion-king-and-more/#commentsThu, 07 Jul 2016 08:00:30 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=361976Continue reading…]]>Break out your cowboy boots and hats as this weekend goes to country music in Central Minnesota with Alabama and Hunter Hayes at Grand Casino, Mickey Gilley at Rollie's, Walter's Wheelhouse performing at the Veranda Lounge and the Lion King broadway show at the Orpheum Theatre. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-alabama-hunter-hayes-the-lion-king-and-more/feed/0Mike Windle, Getty ImagesThe Weekender: Liberty Savings Block Party, Tanner's Team 5K, Diamondback and More!http://wjon.com/the-weekender-liberty-savings-block-party-tanners-team-5k-diamondback-and-more/
http://wjon.com/the-weekender-liberty-savings-block-party-tanners-team-5k-diamondback-and-more/#commentsFri, 24 Jun 2016 09:00:08 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=360764Continue reading…]]>Music is the theme for this weekend in Central Minnesota with the Liberty Block Party, Bad Company will rock the stage at Grand Casino, Diamondback playing in St. Augusta, Music in the gardens and the Tanners Team Foundation 5K. Read more in The Weekender!

]]>http://wjon.com/the-weekender-liberty-savings-block-party-tanners-team-5k-diamondback-and-more/feed/0Photo by Isaac Schweer, WJONJustin Ploof, Free Trolley Rides and New Food Kick Off Summertime by George!http://wjon.com/justin-ploof-free-trolley-rides-and-new-food-kick-off-summertime-by-george/
http://wjon.com/justin-ploof-free-trolley-rides-and-new-food-kick-off-summertime-by-george/#commentsTue, 14 Jun 2016 10:00:28 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=359631Continue reading…]]>The annual St. Cloud summer concert series is set to kick off another year. Summertime by George begins it's fifth year of music, food and fun tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

]]>http://wjon.com/princes-1990s-band-plans-tribute-concerts-in-minneapolis/feed/0Getty ImagesChris Hawkey Bringing Northern Rock to the Paramount Stagehttp://wjon.com/chris-hawkey-bringing-northern-rock-to-the-paramount-stage/
http://wjon.com/chris-hawkey-bringing-northern-rock-to-the-paramount-stage/#commentsWed, 07 Oct 2015 11:00:44 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=333585Continue reading…]]>After being rained out of his show at Summertime by George in August, Chris Hawkey is bringing his high-energy brand of northern rock to the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday night.

]]>http://wjon.com/chris-hawkey-bringing-northern-rock-to-the-paramount-stage/feed/0Photo by Kix Photography, Courtesy of ChrisHawkey.com.Waite Park Explores Amphitheater Idea At New Quarry Park Sitehttp://wjon.com/waite-park-explores-amphitheater-idea-at-new-quarry-park-site/
http://wjon.com/waite-park-explores-amphitheater-idea-at-new-quarry-park-site/#commentsTue, 02 Jun 2015 00:33:22 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=317285Continue reading…]]>How to utilize a unique park property was brought for discussion during this (Monday) evening's Waite Park Work Session. The city has acquired a piece of Quarry land which the city would like to turn into a park.

]]>http://wjon.com/waite-park-explores-amphitheater-idea-at-new-quarry-park-site/feed/0Proposed quarry which city would like to make a event pavilion. (Photo: Waite Park Public Works)Minnesota Orchestra, Vanska Extend Contractshttp://wjon.com/minnesota-orchestra-vanska-extend-contracts/
http://wjon.com/minnesota-orchestra-vanska-extend-contracts/#commentsTue, 19 May 2015 21:44:00 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=315716Continue reading…]]>The Minnesota Orchestra is announcing contract extensions for music director Osmo Vanska and its musicians.

]]>http://wjon.com/minnesota-orchestra-vanska-extend-contracts/feed/0Osmo Vanska, Minnesota OrchestraLittle Falls Native Records First Album in Nashville [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/little-falls-native-records-first-album-in-nashville-video/
http://wjon.com/little-falls-native-records-first-album-in-nashville-video/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 10:00:44 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=302456Continue reading…]]>Levi Pelzer got a call from a producer in Nashville back in November. Two months later he finished recording his first album at OmniSound Studios in downtown Nashville. His album release is scheduled for later this year.

]]>http://wjon.com/little-falls-native-records-first-album-in-nashville-video/feed/0Levi Pelzer outside of OmniSound Studios in Nashville, TN.
(Photo Courtesy: Levi Pelzer) St. Cloud State Students Relax With Music Therapy [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/st-cloud-state-students-relax-with-music-therapy-video/
http://wjon.com/st-cloud-state-students-relax-with-music-therapy-video/#commentsTue, 27 Jan 2015 10:00:18 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=298455Continue reading…]]>The World Drumming Group class at St. Cloud State University is leading drum circles to help students relax. Dr. Terry Vermillion is leading the class, and says this is a first step to getting a music therapy program at SCSU. The students are currently learning to improvise together.

]]>http://wjon.com/st-cloud-state-students-relax-with-music-therapy-video/feed/0Dr. Vermillion practicing with his class for their drum circle.
(Photo: Joshua Akkerman, WJON) Flute Player turned Conductor Rebecca Elliott is the All-Star Student of the Week [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/flute-player-turned-conductor-rebecca-elliott-is-the-all-star-student-of-the-week-video-3/
http://wjon.com/flute-player-turned-conductor-rebecca-elliott-is-the-all-star-student-of-the-week-video-3/#commentsTue, 06 Jan 2015 10:00:09 +0000http://wjon.com/flute-player-turned-conductor-rebecca-elliott-is-the-all-star-student-of-the-week-video-3/Continue reading…]]>Rebecca Elliott has been involved with music all of her life. Recently she decided to pursue a career in music, and now is getting a jump start in her education. As part of an independent study she helps conduct the Sartell High School Ninth Grade Band.

]]>http://wjon.com/non-profit-community-choir-to-host-annual-holiday-show-at-st-johns-audio/feed/0Minnesota Center Chorale. (Photo: Jody Martinson)Writing Music and Running at State, Kevin Lamb is this week's All-Star Student [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/writing-music-and-running-at-state-kevin-lamb-is-this-weeks-all-star-student-video/
http://wjon.com/writing-music-and-running-at-state-kevin-lamb-is-this-weeks-all-star-student-video/#commentsTue, 02 Dec 2014 10:00:08 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=288995Continue reading…]]>Between running in cross country, writing his own original music, and performing in band & choir, WJON's All-Star Student of the Week still finds time to be a high school student.

]]>http://wjon.com/st-cloud-state-university-bands-to-hold-halloween-concert/feed/0(Photo: St. Cloud State University Wind Ensemble)Classical Music Continues to Stand the Test of Time [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/classical-music-continues-to-stand-the-test-of-time-video/
http://wjon.com/classical-music-continues-to-stand-the-test-of-time-video/#commentsMon, 15 Sep 2014 09:30:45 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=275684Continue reading…]]>September is Classical Music Month and the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra continues to bring that music to the public.

]]>http://wjon.com/102nd-benton-county-fair-returns-to-the-fairgrounds/feed/0David Mohs via BentonFairMN.comCampers Pile In Ready For a Weekend at Halfway Jam [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/campers-pile-in-ready-for-a-weekend-at-halfway-jam-video/
http://wjon.com/campers-pile-in-ready-for-a-weekend-at-halfway-jam-video/#commentsThu, 24 Jul 2014 19:22:39 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=267936Continue reading…]]>Whether by trailer, mobile home, or tent thousands of people are gathering in fields near Royalton for three days of rock at Halfway Jam.

]]>http://wjon.com/campers-pile-in-ready-for-a-weekend-at-halfway-jam-video/feed/0Campers set up their tents to get ready for Halfway Jam (Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON News)Local Art, Music and Food at St. Cloud Art Fair in the Gardens [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/local-art-music-and-food-at-st-cloud-art-fair-in-the-gardens-video/
http://wjon.com/local-art-music-and-food-at-st-cloud-art-fair-in-the-gardens-video/#commentsThu, 17 Jul 2014 22:54:36 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=266703Continue reading…]]>Local art, music and food were all on display during the annual Art Fair in the Gardens in St. Cloud.

]]>http://wjon.com/yoga-festival-finds-peace-at-el-rancho-manana-campground-video/feed/0Yoga enthusiasts strike a pose at the Third Annual Yoga and Music Festival. (Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON News)St. Cloud Municipal Band Performs Summertime Concert in Barden Park [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/st-cloud-municipal-band-performs-summertime-concert-in-barden-park-video/
http://wjon.com/st-cloud-municipal-band-performs-summertime-concert-in-barden-park-video/#commentsFri, 11 Jul 2014 01:35:44 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=265659Continue reading…]]>The St. Cloud Municipal Band performed a summertime concert in Barden Park next to St. Cloud State University on Thursday night.

]]>http://wjon.com/avon-kicking-off-24th-annual-spunktacular-days-photos/feed/0Dan DeBaun, WJON NewsThousands Try to Live Their Dreams at American Idol Auditions [VIDEO]http://wjon.com/thousands-try-to-live-their-dreams-at-american-idol-auditions-video/
http://wjon.com/thousands-try-to-live-their-dreams-at-american-idol-auditions-video/#commentsThu, 19 Jun 2014 16:36:54 +0000http://wjon.com/?p=262129Continue reading…]]>Thousands of inspiring music artists gathered in front of Marriucci Arena yesterday (Wednesday) to have a chance to live out their dreams at the American Idol Auditions.

]]>http://wjon.com/thousands-try-to-live-their-dreams-at-american-idol-auditions-video/feed/0Thousands waiting in line for a chance to perform at the American Idol auditions in Minneapolis yesterday (Wednesday). (Photo: Alex Svejkovsky, WJON News)